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I have always monitored tyre pressures of my cars with consideration to safety and economy. Lately however, I am continually baffled with the readings that I record having inflated tyres with a preset...
I use 3 modes of transport: a small van (tyre pressure 35psi) a motor scooter ( 25 & 30psi) & a cycle (80psi). I have tried 3 different tyre pressure gauges:- an analogue one; a small hand digital one...
Car has 225x40x18 wheels on it, not the original size - so what pressures should I now put in?
You asked for reader experiences of Tyre Pal. I bought a set just before Christmas 2011 when on offer at a near half price. The sensors are fitted to my S-Type Jaguar. When cold (4 degrees Centigrade)...
I owned a Ford Fusion a few years ago. The Owners Handbook had the usual section on the tyre pressures for the car, normal and heavy load. To my surprise there was also included a “Comfort Ride” tyre pressure...
Nitrogen, the main constituent of air, has the same basic physical properties as air and responds in exactly the same way as air when the temperature and pressure vary (over the ranges that would be found...
I feel bound to add weight to the letter from RH of Cumbria about the catastrophic failure of certain tyre pressure monitoring systems. In February 2010 three Siemens TPMS valves failed within 24 hours...
My local ATS is offering to inflate my tyres with nitrogen as an alternative to air. What are the benefits of doing this, as the cost is not very much?
I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz E220CDI in December 2009. In January I received a call from the dealership asking me to take the car in for a warranty job to be carried out. I took the car in and waited...
I have had winter tyres fitted to my Honda Civic (four years old) and I would like to know if it is a good idea to reduce the pressure during snowy weather? If so what would you recommend? Normal pressures...